Objectif
The aim of this project is to detect extra-solar planets around other stars by infrared interferometry using the ESO VLTI. Extra-solar planets orbiting very closly around their host star can be detected directly only with this new technique. Only such a direct (astrometric) detection can give their true mass, which is otherwise unknown.
The AIU host institute is well capable of all other planet detection techniques (rad vel, transit, astrometry, direct imaging), but needs new expertise for interferometry. The goal is to detect close planets and to detect fainter, i.e. lower-mass Earth-like planets around other stars.
This project involves basic science institutes (astronomy), applied RandD institutions (optics), and photonics companies in the less-favoured region of Thuringia.
Champ scientifique
Mots‑clés
Appel à propositions
FP6-2005-MOBILITY-3
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